Impact Assessment 2024

This assessment evaluates the outcomes and impact of Acme Foundation's four core programs using a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews, focus groups, and administrative data analysis.

Methodology

The assessment was conducted by an external evaluation team from Makerere University School of Public Health. It covered a representative sample of 1,200 beneficiaries across all operational districts, with a comparison group of 400 non-beneficiaries for counterfactual analysis.

Key Findings

• Youth Program: 65% of graduates reported increased income within 12 months. Business survival rate at 18 months was 72%. Participants showed significantly higher levels of self-efficacy and civic engagement compared to the comparison group.
• Health Program: Mobile clinic users reported 40% higher rates of antenatal care attendance. HIV testing uptake in served communities was 3x higher than district averages. Maternal health knowledge scores improved by 55% post-intervention.
• Climate Program: Households using drought-resistant varieties reported 35% higher crop yields during dry seasons. Water harvesting adopters reduced water collection time by an average of 45 minutes per day.
• Radio Program: 82% of regular listeners could correctly identify at least 3 COVID-19 prevention measures (vs. 54% among non-listeners). Agricultural price information broadcasts were associated with 15% higher farmgate prices for participating farmers.

The full assessment report is available on request for donors and research partners.